Living Wills and Advance Directives in Idaho
How to make a valid living will (advance directive) and medical power of attorney in Idaho, with the official form.
Short answer: Since 2023, Idaho uses an "advance care planning document" (ACPD) instead of a separate statutory living will. Any competent person 18 or older may sign one. Idaho Code § 39-4510
| Living will / advance directive | Since 2023, Idaho uses an "advance care planning document" (ACPD) instead of a separate statutory living will. Any competent person 18 or older may sign one. To be valid it must include the person's name, date of birth, telephone number and mailing address, the signature of the person (or their authorized agent), and the date signed. It may include end-of-life and resuscitation instructions, treatment objectives, pregnancy instructions and HIPAA release instructions. Blank sections do not invalidate it. Witnesses and notarization are optional. The Department of Health and Welfare may provide an optional form. Source: Idaho Code § 39-4510 |
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| Medical power of attorney | In Idaho, a health care agent is named within the advance care planning document (ACPD); the document may nominate one or more health care agents and list their contact information and relationship. The same signing rules apply: the person's signature (or authorized agent's) and date, plus the required identifying information; witnesses and notarization are optional. Source: Idaho Code § 39-4510 |
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FAQ
How do I make a living will in Idaho?
Since 2023, Idaho uses an "advance care planning document" (ACPD) instead of a separate statutory living will. Any competent person 18 or older may sign one. To be valid it must include the person's name, date of birth, telephone number and mailing address, the signature of the person (or their authorized agent), and the date signed. It may include end-of-life and resuscitation instructions, treatment objectives, pregnancy instructions and HIPAA release instructions. Blank sections do not invalidate it. Witnesses and notarization are optional. The Department of Health and Welfare may provide an optional form.
How do I make a medical power of attorney in Idaho?
In Idaho, a health care agent is named within the advance care planning document (ACPD); the document may nominate one or more health care agents and list their contact information and relationship. The same signing rules apply: the person's signature (or authorized agent's) and date, plus the required identifying information; witnesses and notarization are optional.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.